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ID: SIGCD209 CDs: 2 Type: CD |
Collection: Choral Collection Charles Daniels, EvangelistStephen Varcoe, JesusStephan Logue, Pilate
J.S. Bach’s ‘Passions’ have been said to employ the word with more than one meaning - as well as telling the story of Christ’s sacrifice, they are simultaneously a celebration of human feeling in the joy and suffering of man’s pilgrimage on earth. The expert early music chamber orchestra Yorkshire Baroque Soloists bring all of these feelings to life in a dramatic and resonant performance of Bach’s Passio Secundum Johannem (St John Passion).
Joined for this recording by the excellent Charles Daniels, Stephen Varcoe and Stephan Loges, the Yorkshire Baroque Soloists have been a leading light in the world of Early Music performance since their formation in 1973. |
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ID: SIGCD208 CDs: 2 Type: CD |
Collection: Opera Collection Subcollection: Voices and Orchestra For You is a new opera that brings together the music of composer and BBC Radio 3 presenter Michael Berkeley and Booker-prize winning author Ian McEwan. This gripping tale of love, lust and obsession centers on the composer and prodigious womanizer Charles Frieth (Alan Opie), and the tragic consequences that his selfish actions cause him and those around.
Although essentially dark, there are moments of irony, wit, and humour throughout the opera. Soaring vocal lines, intricate ensemble pieces, and imaginative instrumental writing make this an electrifying work. Masterly performed by Music Theatre Wales, directed by Michael Rafferty.
The Opera has had great success from its initial performances in Wales and the Royal Opera House provoking great reviews.
“For You is a dark opera worth waiting for.”The Evening Standard
“... a dazzling and taut chamber piece which gives passionate way to Bergian lyricism while referencing both Britten and Richard Strauss in its airy, word-driven vocal lines.” |
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ID: SIGCD218 CDs: 2 Type: CD |
Collection: Choral Collection Subcollection: Choir Sophie Bevan (soprano), Clint van der Linde (countertenor), Ben Johnson (tenor) & Hakan Vramsmo, Colin Campbell (baritones)
Rodolfus Choir & Southern Sinfonia, Ralph Allwood
"The B minor" - that phrase alone resonates with gravity in the hearts and minds of those who love as no other the music of J.S. Bach.
This disc sees the Rodolfus Choir at their best, as renowned Bach interpreters, having sung his works across the UK to great acclaim. Following a live broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and performance at Holy Trinity Guildford at the end of 2009, this disc, recorded in the chapel of Charterhouse School, continues their ever-growing catalogue of extraordinary recordings and follows their acclaimed recording of music by Herbert Howells, released earlier this year (SIGCD190) |
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ID: SIGCD215 CDs: 2 Type: CD |
Collection: Vocal Collection Subcollection: Choir The King’s Singers & WDR Big Band, Bill Dobbins (director)
A unique disc from two versatile and distinctive groups of performers: The King’s Singers and and the WDR Big Band perform a new jazz version of JS Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, arranged and directed by Bill Dobbins.
Recorded live in concert last year, this performance captures the timeless and versatile nature of Bach’s work, retaining the integrity of the original whilst presenting it in wholly new setting. Both groups are Grammy award winners; The King’s Singers, famed for their precision and sound, and the WDR Big Band, one of Europe’s leading jazz-ensembles. |
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ID: SIGCD476 CDs: 2 Type: CD |
Subcollection: Organ THE KLAIS ORGAN OF BATH ABBEY
David Goode continues his series of recordings of the organ works of Max Reger on Signum with a new CD of his Fantasias & Fugues, recorded on the organ of Bath Abbey. The disc includes his Fantasia and Fugue on BACH and the ‘Symphonic’ Fantasia and Fugue. |
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ID: SIGCD237 CDs: 2 Type: CD |
Collection: Sacred Music Subcollection: Choir This disc represents a new orchestra partnership for Signum Records with The Orchestra of the Age of the Englightenment, one of London and the world’s leading period-instrument ensembles. Led by Robert Howarth, the recording was made at Kings Place following the orchestras successful 2010 tour of the work.
On the Vespers, Robert Howarth writes: "For me, Monteverdi’s music enhances the text beautifully. It doesn’t matter whether one is religious or not, this music touches the human soul and reflects, sincerely and passionately the true meaning of the texts in the psalms and motets … You don’t need to know what’s being sung to hear that this is a masterpiece. However, it was Monteverdi’s intention to show you his thoughts on the texts and I think it is that intention that drives this music." |
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ID: SIGCD265 CDs: 2 Type: CD |
Collection: Sacred Music Subcollection: Choir The Yorkshire Baroque Soloists and Yorkshire Bach Choir were formed in 1973 as the basis of the famous York Early Music Festival, and have built a firm reputation as one of the finest ensembles in the world in their performance and interpretation of 17th and 18th century music. Under their director Peter Seymour they return to disc with a fine selection of soloists to perform Bach’s Mass in B Minor, BWV 232. |
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ID: SIGCD341 CDs: 2 Type: CD |
The Kings Singers
David Firman
South Jutland Symphony Orchestra
The King's Singers
CD1 A CAPPELLA arranged by Alexander L’Estrange ................................................................60.10
1. The best is yet to come Cy Coleman, Carolyn Leigh...................................................[3.07]
2. Bewitched, bothered and bewildered Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart ....................[3.25]
3. Let’s misbehave Cole Porter..............................................................................................[3.10]
4. Night and day Cole Porter .................................................................................................[2.55]
5. Cry me a river Arthur Hamilton ..........................................................................................[3.21]
6. I’ve got the world on a string Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler ...........................................[2.54]
7. When I fall in love Victor Young, Edward Heyman ........................................................[4.13]
8. It’s de-lovely Cole Porter ....................................................................................................[4.48]
9. Beyond the sea Charles Trenet, Jack Lawrence ............................................................[3.51]
10. Cheek to cheek Irving Berlin..............................................................................................[4.10]
11. Begin the beguine Cole Porter .........................................................................................[4.16]
12. At last Mack Gordon, Harry Warren....................................................................................[2.31]
13. I’ve got you under my skin Cole Porter.........................................................................[3.42]
14. The lady is a tramp Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart ........................................................[3.40]
15. My funny valentine Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart ........................................................[3.24]
16. I won’t dance Jerome Kern, Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh .......................................[3.58]
17. Ev’ry time we say goodbye Cole Porter .......................................................................[2.44]
CD2 ORCHESTRAL arranged by Alexander L’Estrange, orchestrations by Jonathan Rathbone ...........31.36
1. Let’s misbehave Cole Porter..............................................................................................[3.25]
2. Begin the beguine Cole Porter .........................................................................................[4.32]
3. At last Mack Gordon, Harry Warren ...................................................................................[2.49]
4. It’s de-lovely Cole Porter ....................................................................................................[5.32]
5. The lady is a tramp Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart .........................................................[3.49]
6. My funny valentine Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart .........................................................[4.03]
7. I’ve got the world on a string Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler ...........................................[3.40]
8. Ev’ry time we say goodbye Cole Porter .......................................................................[3.43]
Around the time The King’s Singers was starting up, one of the most productive periods of song- writing in history was coming to a close in America, starting with composers such as Gershwin, Kern, Berlin and Porter in the early 1920s, and continuing through to the early 1960s.
In this new 2-CD studio recording - featuring brand new a cappella arrangements by jazz composer and arranger Alexander L’Estrange, and swing-orchestra performances with the South Jutland Symphony Orchestra - The King’s Singers bring their own unique performance style to this wonderful music. |
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ID: SIGCD250 CDs: 2 Type: CD |
Collection: Orchestral Works Subcollection: Orchestra Brahms Symphony No.1 - recorded at the Royal Festival Hall, Hall, Southbank Centre, London, 14 May 2009
Brahms Symphony No.3 - recorded at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London, 22 October 2009
Signum’s first disc of 2011 with the Philharmonia returns to the works of Brahms with his first and third symphonies, conducted by Christoph von Dohnanyi.
The dual hindrance of Brahms’s self-criticism and a public expectation of a work to follow or surpass the symphonies of Beethoven, resulted in an unusually long formative period for the first symphony - a gap of over 20 years from 1854 initial sketches to the works premiere in 1876. The result was worth the wait however, dubbed ‘Beethoven’s Tenth’ by the conductor Hans von Bülow following a performance.
By contrast, the third is the shortest of all four of his symphonies and was completed over the summer of 1883. A more lighthearted work, some claim that it is inspired and influenced by Brahms’ close relationship with the singer Hermine Spies at that period in his life.
This recording follows the 2008 release of Brahms second and fourth symphonies with the Philharmonia and Christoph von Dohnanyi. |
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ID: SIGCD246 CDs: 2 Type: CD |
Collection: Choral Collection Subcollection: Voices and Orchestra The Huddersfield Choral society has one of the longest and most fruitful relationships with Handel’s famous Messiah than perhaps any other chorus in the world: they first performed it in concert during their inception year of 1836, and have continued to do so annually since 1860 with concerts the world over as well as in their hometown of Huddersfield.
Recorded live in concert in December 2010, this new recording combines the famous ensemble with the Northern Sinfonia and four world-class professionals, under the direction of Jane Glover CBE. The disc begins with John Wainwright’s ‘Christians Awake’, a traditional addition to the Messiah programme at their concerts in Huddersfield. |
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